Apple offers multiple Lightning cables, adapters

At typical Apple prices.

Apple has a variety of cables and adapters available for its new "Lightning" connector that debuts with the iPhone 5. Lightning replaces the decade-old 30-pin Dock connector, and will be the connector for all of Apple's mobile devices.

All new devices, including the iPhone 5, will ship with a Lightning-to-USB cable, which can sync data over USB and charge a compatible device; Apple sells the cable separately for $19. Apple also offers two Lightning-to-30-pin adapters—one is a $29 compact plug adapter, while the other has 8" of cable between the two ends for $39. Both of these adapters support most Dock accessories, including those that require analog and digital audio out. Apple is also offering a Lightning-to-Micro USB adapter in Europe to satisfy the EU's directive that all smartphones must be capable of charging via Micro USB.

Apple has also confirmed that it will make two different video adapters available in the near future. One will output video (and presumably sound) to HDMI, and another will output video to VGA. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.

MacRumors reported Friday morning that availability of the adapters has already slipped to 2-3 weeks for online orders.